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May 29, 1978 was the 149th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 29, 1978 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 29, 1978, who was born and died on May 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 29, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis), movies (e.g. The Driver, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 29, 1978?
- May 29, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 29, 1978?
- May 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 29, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 29, 1978?
What day of the week was May 29, 1978?
May 29, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 29, 1978:
- 1st class postage now 15 cents
- Nancy lopez wins lpga golden lights golf championship.
- Ali soilih is found dead in the comoros, allegedly shot when trying to escape.
May 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 29th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 29, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1978 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 02:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.
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Who was born on May 29, 1978?
Famous people born on May 29, 1978:
- Xaivier Rudd
Multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful folk music.
- Lizann Hutchinson
Astronomer specializing in the study of exoplanets and planetary systems.
- Ervine Naidoo
Ervine Naidoo is a former South African cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler.
- Sébastien Grosjean
French tennis player, professional 1996 - 2010.
- Cabella Gaddafi
Cabella Gaddafi is the daughter of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and has been involved in Libyan politics.
- Pelle Almqvist
Swedish musician (the hives).
- Adam Rickitt
English singer and actor (5th story).
- Lorenzo Odone
Italian-american adrenoleukodystrophy patient who inspired the 1992 film, lorenzo's oil (d. 2008).
- Sean Jones
Trumpet player.
- Stefano Scotto di Luzio
- Filipe Martins
- Tom Rothrock
- Seveci Rokotakala
Whose famous birthday is on May 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 29th:
![Cameron Boyce]()
Cameron BoyceCameron boyce was an american actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
![Danny Elfman]()
Danny ElfmanDanny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward...
![Beatrice Lillie]()
Beatrice LillieTalented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.
![Melanie Brown]()
Melanie BrownEnglish actress and musician (spice girls).
![Kelen Coleman]()
Kelen ColemanKelen Coleman is an American actress and writer known for her roles in television shows such as The Newsroom and The Big Bang Theory.
![Laura Bailey]()
Laura BaileyLaura bailey is an american actress known for her work in voice acting, particularly for her roles in video games such as the last of us...
![Annette Bening]()
Annette BeningAnnette bening is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as american beauty, the kids are all right, and being...
![Rupert Everett]()
Rupert EverettHe is a british homosexual actor.
![Riley Keough]()
Riley KeoughAmerican daughter of a prominent family, she was the first grandchild of elvis presley's late father, danny keough.
![Adrian Paul]()
Adrian PaulBritish actor seen in "the highlanders" tv series.
May 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 10 months old,
or 550 months and 25 days old,
or 2395 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16766 days old,
if you were born on May 29, 1978.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1978?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 29, 1978.
May 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 29, 1978:
- Guglielmo Righini
- Nazli Sabri
- Jurij Osipovič Dombrovskij
What famous deaths happened on May 29th?
Famous deaths on May 29th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Romy Schneider]()
Romy SchneiderInternationally known german actress.
![Harvey Korman]()
Harvey KormanAmerican comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.
![Mary Pickford]()
Mary PickfordCanadian-american actress.
![Gavin MacLeod]()
Gavin MacLeodAmerican actor best known for his roles in the tv series "the mary tyler moore show" (1970-1977) and "the love boat” (1977-87).
![Betsy Palmer]()
Betsy PalmerBetsy palmer was an american actress best known for her role as mrs.
![Fanny Brice]()
Fanny BriceAmerican comedian, genius at caricature and humor.
![Coral Browne]()
Coral BrowneAustralian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
![John Barrymore]()
John BarrymoreAmerican minor actor claimed to be the unborn son of john barrymore.
![Eugenie Besserer]()
Eugenie BessererActress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65.
May 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 29, 1978:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- Nigeria: Democracy Day.
- United Kingdom: Oak Apple Day.
- Venezuela: Tree Day.
- Argentina: Army Day.
- Blessed Adhemar
- Bahá'f Faith: Ascension of Bahá'u'llah.
Observances on May 29, 1978:
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Saints celebrated on May 29, 1978:
- Saint Theodosia
- Saint Erwin
- Saint Maximinus of Trier
May 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 29, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Wings - With A Little Luck
- Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
May 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 29, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
May 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 29, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Driver
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley
Country: United States of America
Bus Stop
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Country: United States of America
Damien: Omen II
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Don Taylor, Mike Hodges
Starring: William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth
Country: United States of America
Convoy
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young
Country: United States of America
Ecce bombo
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci
Country: Italy
May 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 29, 1978 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Heiter bis wolkig
Release year: 1978
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Rumpole of the Bailey
Release year: 1978
Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
May 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 29, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
Whistle
By: James Jones
Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.
Pulling Your Own Strings
By: Wayne W. Dyer
Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
May 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 29, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Fire Truck
Frogs
Sargon
Canyon Bomber
Basketball
Who was the US President on May 29, 1978?
On May 29, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1978?
On May 29, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 29, 1978?
On May 29, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 29th?
May 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 29th, such as:
- 2019 - T-series, an indian film production company and record label, has reached 100 million subscribers to its most-subscribed youtube channel.
- 2018 - 2018 liege attack: three people are killed, including two officers from the belgian police, in liege. four officers were also injured in the shooting. police later killed the gunman who took a female hostage.
- 2017 - Battle of marawi: philippine forces continue fighting maute militants for marawi.
What happened in 1978?
1978 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Timbuktu! opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
- Funeral of Pope Paul VI
- Iranian students occupies Iranian embassy at Wassenaar
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What was the calendar for May 1978?
May 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
